FHP: Identity still unknown in Saturday fatality

Published: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 1:01 p.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 1:01 p.m.

OCALA - Florida Highway Patrol troopers still are working to identify a pedestrian killed in a traffic-related accident Saturday.

Authorities said the man, believed to be in his 50s, was walking north around 8:22 p.m. when he tried to cross State Road 200 at the intersection at the entrance to Steeplechase Plaza. A 2013 Hyundai Sonata driven by Roger Beach, 71, of Ocala, and a 2001 Dodge Durango driven by Barbaro Viera, 54, of Ocala, were traveling on SR 200 approaching the intersection. Both vehicles had the green light. The man crossed on the red light. The Sonata brushed him and he fell into the path of the truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information that could lead to his identity is asked to call Cpl. Wallace Dill at 732-1260, ext. 234.

<p>OCALA - Florida Highway Patrol troopers still are working to identify a pedestrian killed in a traffic-related accident Saturday.</p><p>Authorities said the man, believed to be in his 50s, was walking north around 8:22 p.m. when he tried to cross State Road 200 at the intersection at the entrance to Steeplechase Plaza. A 2013 Hyundai Sonata driven by Roger Beach, 71, of Ocala, and a 2001 Dodge Durango driven by Barbaro Viera, 54, of Ocala, were traveling on SR 200 approaching the intersection. Both vehicles had the green light. The man crossed on the red light. The Sonata brushed him and he fell into the path of the truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.</p><p>Anyone with information that could lead to his identity is asked to call Cpl. Wallace Dill at 732-1260, ext. 234.</p><p><i>- Austin L. Miller</i></p>